Project Grant 2231327
Award Date 9/1/22
Completion Date 8/31/24
Dollars Obligated $599K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Boothbay, Boothbay, ME 04544, USA
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